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R71 UBL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,533 mi
Last recorded33,533 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 UBL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 33,533 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 31,603 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 31,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 31,416 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 30,674 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 30,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 29,597 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to fuel tank straps

Pass 3 Aug 2020 28,581 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to fuel tank straps

Pass 6 Aug 2019 27,698 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 26,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

one washer jet not working

Pass 30 Sep 2017 24,883 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 23,472 miles

nearside front tyre valve slightly deteriorated

offside wiper blade split

Pass 10 Jun 2015 21,572 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 19,207 miles

front tyres getting low 3mm/perished/cracked and wearing on edges

rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2013 16,149 miles

both front tyres are on 3mm tread and perished

both front wiper blades have poor efficiency

both rear brakes are slightly binding

both rear tyres are perished

rear axle beam bushes are stating to seperate from bonding

secndery bonnet latch is siezed

slight play in off/side/rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jun 2012 14,366 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 10 Jun 2011 11,803 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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R71 UBL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 41,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R71 UBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R71 UBL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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